Senior Database Developer

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Gurgaon; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Citibank (Switzerland) AG is seeking a Senior Database Developer in India to lead design, development, and maintenance of robust SQL Server solutions. You will optimize procedures, ensure data integrity, and build scalable data models while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes performance tuning, security, and reliable ETL processes to support risk and portfolio management initiatives. A Master’s degree and 10+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a database developer with a strong focus on SQL Server.
• Expertise in SQL Server including T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and performance tuning.
• Master's degree in Computer Science or Statistics is required.
• Data modeling concepts and ETL experience (SSIS) is a plus.
• Independent work and strong attention to data quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable SQL Server solutions.
• Write, optimize, and maintain complex stored procedures, triggers, and UDFs.
• Monitor and tune database performance to resolve bottlenecks.
• Design logical and physical data models to meet requirements.
• Ensure data integrity with constraints and validation rules.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes to load data from sources.

Skills

SQL Server

T-SQL

Stored procedures

Performance tuning

Data modeling

ETL (SSIS)

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent work

Data security

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Statistics

Tools

SSMS

Data modeling tools

Job description

Individual Contributor (Database) Job Title: Senior Database Developer Level: C13 Location: India

Overall Objective

This is a senior-level individual contributor role responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of our database systems. The primary objective is to ensure the performance, integrity, and security of our data by developing robust and efficient database solutions. This individual will act as a subject matter expert on SQL Server and will be responsible for creating and optimizing complex stored procedures and database queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Database Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable database solutions using SQL Server.
• Stored Procedures: Write, optimize, and maintain complex stored procedures, triggers, and user-defined functions to support business applications.
• Performance Tuning: Monitor and optimize database performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks and performance issues.
• Data Modeling: Design and implement logical and physical data models to meet business requirements.
• Data Integrity: Ensure data integrity and consistency through the implementation of constraints, data validation rules, and other best practices.
• ETL Processes: Develop and maintain ETL processes to load and transform data from various sources into the database.
• Collaboration: Work closely with application developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide database solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of experience as a database developer, with a strong focus on SQL Server.
• Technical Skills: Database: Expertise in SQL Server, including T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and performance tuning.
• Data Modeling: Strong understanding of data modeling concepts and experience with data modeling tools.
• ETL: Experience with ETL tools and processes (e.g., SSIS) is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and business requirements.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to data quality and accuracy.
• Independence: Ability to work independently with limited supervision and take ownership of projects.
• Education: Master's degree in Computer Science or Statistics is required.

Job Family Group: Risk Management

Job Family: Portfolio Credit Risk Management

Time Type: Full time

Most Relevant Skills Analytical Thinking, Credible Challenge, Governance, Policy, Procedure, and Regulation, Portfolio Analysis, Risk Management Lifecycle.

Other Relevant Skills Constructive Debate, Escalation Management, Industry Knowledge, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Process Execution, Product Knowledge, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment.

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